IRF Middle East & North Africa Regional Congress & Exhibition

Dubai, UAEOctober 29-31, 2017

Hosted by

CORPORATE VISIBILITY

Mobility Solutions 21st Centuryfor the

Under the auspices of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS

MEDIA PARTNERS

ORGANIZED BY HOSTED BY

ABOUT IRF

Our Mission: Building Partnerships.We assist countries in progressing towards better, safer and smarter road systems.

We develop and deliver world-class knowledge resources, advocacy services, and continuing education programs, which together offer a global marketplace for best practices and industry solutions.

We serve a wide range of member organizations from both the public and private sectors of the road and transport industry. Together, we form a global network for information exchange and business development.

We invest in the next generation of transport leaders. Since 1949, the IRF has awarded educational scholarships to individuals in 119 countries to pursue careers in the road and transport industry.

Our Vision: Better Roads. Better World.We believe that well-planned, safe, accessible and environmentally sound road networks are fundamental building blocks for human and economic development.

We are committed to increasing road and transport investments to meet the demands for safe and efficient travel and flow of goods and services to help improve the lives of people worldwide.

We engage with governments, development institutions, businesses, and academia around the world to make our vision a reality.

Our OrganizationThe International Road Federation is a global not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Washington, DC since 1948 and supported by regional offices throughout the world. The IRF serves a network of public and private sector members in more than 70 countries by providing world-class knowledge resources, advocacy services, and continuing education programs which together offer a global marketplace for best practices and industry solutions.

On behalf of the International Road Federation’s global volunteer leadership and members, it gives me great pleasure to invite you to join me for the IRF Middle East & North Africa Regional Congress & Exhibition “Mobility Solutions for the 21st Cen-tury”.

At IRF, we often make the case that efficient, interconnected and sustainable trans-port services are fundamental building blocks for human development and region-al integration. In other words, they are the world’s original “social network”.

This vision has guided the region’s transportation policies and investments in recent years, as evidenced by the emergence of spectacular highway and mass transit projects, and their transformative impacts are self-evident to visitors and businesses alike. However, the region remains confronted with growing demand for efficient, safe and sustainable mobility services which require continuously re-inventing our transportation models. New projects are increasingly combined with measures aimed at optimizing existing networks through active traffic management, notably by har-nessing the exponential growth in the quality and diversity of user data available to network opera-tors.

Our Congress comes at a time of concerted efforts by leaders throughout the GCC and wider MENA region to provide coordinated road network programs and other state-of-the art transportation ser-vices that are capable of supporting and sustaining the region’s economic integration agenda. It is an essential meeting place to discuss policies and present innovations and a must-attend opportunity for transportation professionals.

Eng. Abdullah A. Al-MogbelChairmanInternational Road Federation

It is my pleasure to welcome the participants and attendants of the 1st International Road Federation Middle East and North Africa Congress & Exhibition hosted by Dubai (29-31 Oct 2017) under the theme “Mobility Solutions for the 21st Century”.

The holding of this global event in Dubai city tantamounts to an international recognition of the status of Dubai, especially as this Congress is one of the most important specialised conferences in the field of roads, and makes its debut as the 1st IRF MENA Congress & Exhibition.

Thanks to the visionary leadership of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the follow-up of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council, Dubai has superb infrastructure to boast of across various fields, especially roads. It has a road network characterised by high-quality and wide geographical coverage spanning the entire Emirate.

The Dubai Government has invested heavily in uplifting roads & transport infrastructure to meet the urbanisation needs and the sweeping economic boom; which at the end of the day will translate into added happiness & welfare to both residents & visitors.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has succeeded in raising the roads sector to the next level; contributing to the UAE’s ranking as Number One in the quality of roads over the past four years (2013-2016) according to the Global Competitiveness Report of Davos Economic Forum. The overall length of roads network has leapfrogged from 8715 lane-km in 2006 to 13594 lane-km in 2016. Equally, the number of lanes crossing over the Dubai Creek has jumped during the same period from 19 lanes to as much as 48 lanes, recording in the process a stunning 153% increase.

The RTA has developed & implemented a bundle of measures to improve the traffic flow & safety to align it with the world’s best practices. These measures contributed to bringing down the fatality rate of road accidents in Dubai to unprecedented levels during the last decade.

I welcome all of you to the UAE, whilst wishing participants in the Congress & Exhibition every success in realising their objectives.

H.E. Mattar Al TayerDirector-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors Dubai Roads & Transport Authority

1Welcome Messages

SHOWCASING INNOVATIONPlace your company’s brand, products and services at center stage during this high-level industry event. With an exhibit or sponsorship package you can build greater market aware-ness by increasing your exposure in front of top decision makers, goverment officials and buyers who are directly involved with the region’s road and transport infrastructure industry.

The IRF Middle East & North Africa Regional Congress & Exhibition offers a wide variety of sponsorship packages, as well as individual defined benefits, all designed to increase your corporate visibility and ensure your brand is seen. As an exhibitor sponsor at IRF’s premier 2017 event, you will be in a strategic position to showcase your products and services in front of an Middle East and international market.

• Raise your profile and strengthen your brand awareness

• Position your brand as a market leader in a dynamic region

• Differentiate your brand from competitors

• Maximize exposure of your brand to the media and visitors

• Generate leads with exclusive access to a targeted audience

• Present your innovations at Applied Knowledge sessions

• Make your mark at a milestone event with influential professionals from across all road industry disciplines

2 Showcasing Innovation

The Dubai World Trade Centre remains the region’s largest hosting destination, with a global calendar of world-class events, blockbusting consumer shows and prestigious conferences.

Congress opening hours:

Sunday, October 29: 08:30 – 17:30

Monday, October 30: 08:30 – 17:30

Tuesday, October 31: 08:30 – 14:30

CONGRESS & EXHIBITION VENUESHEIKH RASHID HALL, DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTER

EXHIBITION FLOOR PLAN

* Each Booth is 3×3 Meters* The event organizers reserve the right to modify the online or PDF exhibition and/or event floor plan at any time

EXHIBIT RATES

OPTIONS IRF MEMBER NON MEMBER

INCLUDES SHELL SCHEME*

US $300/m2* US $400/m2*

NO SHELL SCHEME US $200/m2 US $250/m2

*�Shell�schemes�include:�1�information�desk,�2�folding�chairs,�electricity,�2�fluorescent�lights,�1�wastebasket, 2 exhibit passes (no delegate registration included)

3Sheikh Rashid Hall

Sponsorship Packages DIAMOND PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE PATRON LANYARDSDELEGATE

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Cost IRF MemberNon-member

US $160,000US $200,000

US $80,000 US $100,000

US $60,000 US $75,000

US $40,000US $50,000

US $20,000US $25,000

US $8,000US $10,000

US $40,000 US $45,000

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Choice of an exclusive Meeting Component with related marketing rights and benefits

Choice of an non-exclusive Meeting Component with related marketing rights and benefits

Organization will be honored with a plaque, to be presented to a senior representative by the IRF’s President & CEO during the Opening Ceremony

Organization will be honored and mentioned by name during the Opening Ceremony

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Oversized logo and company name on a giant banner on the ceiling of the central hall (central meeting point)

Oversized logo & banner at the access of opening or closing of the event *

Organization logo on a banner (includes production) and/or a screen at plenary sessions entrance *

Organization logo on a banner (includes production) and/or a screen at special sessions entrance *

Organization logo on a banner (includes production) and/or a screen at executive sessions entrance *

Organization logo on a banner (includes production) and/or a screen at technical and scientific sessions entrance *

Organization logos on posters and banners in the registration area of the conference *

Logo in posters at press conferences *

Logo on the screens located in the exhibition entrance (permanent or rotational basis) * (Permanent

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Logo projected on welcome screens projected at the start of every session *

Logo on posters at rest areas in Conference hall and Gala Dinner Venue*

Logo on conference and exhibition badges

Organization logo on conference stationery in delegate bags (signs, envelopes, paper) *

Exclusive visibility: Exclusive branding on the event lanyards

Exlusive Logo on delegate bags along with the logos of IRF &RTA

Insertion of a branded gift item in the delegate bag

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VIP reserved seating at Chairman’s Table during VIP Dinner

Access to VIP Room

Reserved VIP seating at Gala Dinner

VIP reserved seating at the opening and plenary sessions

VIP seating , at the Gala Dinner(12 seats) (6 seats) (3 seats) (1 seat) (1 seat) (1 seat)

Reserved VIP seating during VIP dinner

Access to Gala Dinner(1 seat)

Access to VIP bus to transfer to Gala Dinner

4 Sponsorship Oppurtunities

Sponsorship Packages DIAMOND PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE PATRON LANYARDSDELEGATE

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Text up to 200 words about your company on the dedicated web page of the conference (sponsors section, linked to organization logo) *

Company name, logo, and brief profile posted on the conference dedicated website *

Text up to 100 words about your company on the dedicated web page of the conference (sponsors section, linked to organization logo) *

Text up to 50 words about your company on the dedicated web page of the conference (sponsors section, linked to organization logo) *

Company name and logo will be shown on all publicity and marketing materials (logo size proportionate to level)

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Company advertisement on back cover of Exhibition Guide (Full Page)

Company listing in advertisement on inside back cover of Exhibition Guide (Full Page)

The opportunity to place a gift or advertising material in the official conference satchel (for conference delegates) and exhibitor attendee bag

Official acknowledgement and published photographs of plaque presentation in the conference proceedings

Company advertisement in the Exhibitor Guide 3 Pages 2 Pages 1 Page 1/2 Page 1/4 Page 1/2 Page 1/2 Page

Logo acknowledgement in the conference final program and guide *

Logo on VIP Invitations

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Complimentary conference registrations 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 2

30% discount on additional conference registrations

Up to 30 Up to 15 Up to 8 Up to 4 Up to 2 Up to 4 Up to 4

Complimentary exhibition space

36m2 (with 8 stand

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18m2 (with 6 stand

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18m2 (with 3 stand

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9m2 (with 2 stand

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9m2 (with 2 stand

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9m2 (with 2 stand

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9m2 (with 2 stand

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30% discount for additional exhibit space (on the prevailing price per square meter)

20% discount for additional exhibit space (on the prevailing price per square meter)

Opportunity to showcase company’s products during (1) 30-minute period of the Innovation Forum

Complimentary usage of private meeting space for ancillary business activities (internal meetings, business meetings, storage) for the exclusive use of the sponsor throughout the entire event

(*) Logo size proportionate to level

5Sponsorship Oppurtunities

6 Advantages of Membership

ADVANTAGES OF MEMBERSHIP• Knowledge Transfer of Best Practices• Policy Development & Advocacy• Exclusive Networking Opportunities• Information & Advisory Services• Certified Training Curriculum• World-Class Executive Seminars• Meetings & Regional Events• IRF Global Road Achievement Awards

JOIN IRF TODAYand save 20% on

exhibition and sponsorship rates!

Membership InformationMagid Elabyad

melabyad@IRF.global

ABOUT IRF

Our Mission: Building PartnershipsWe assist countries in progressing towards better, safer and smarter road systems.

We develop and deliver world-class knowledge resources, advocacy services, and continuing education programs, which together offer a global marketplace for best practices and industry solutions.

We serve a wide range of member organizations from both the public and private sectors of the road and transport industry. Together, we form a global network for information exchange and business development.

We invest in the next generation of transport leaders. Since 1949, the IRF has awarded educational scholarships to individuals in 119 countries to pursue careers in the road and transport industry.

Our Vision: Better Roads. Better World.We believe that well-planned, safe, accessible and environmentally sound road networks are fundamental building blocks for human and economic development.

We are committed to increasing road and transport investments to meet the demands for safe and efficient travel and flow of goods and services to help improve the lives of people worldwide.

We engage with governments, development institutions, businesses, and academia around the world to make our vision a reality.

Our OrganizationThe International Road Federation is a global not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Washington, DC since 1948 and supported by regional offices throughout the world. The IRF serves a network of public and private sector members in more than 70 countries by providing world-class knowledge resources, advocacy services, and continuing education programs which together offer a global marketplace for best practices and industry solutions.

IRF Middle East & North Africa Regional Congress & Exhibition

Exhibit & Sponsor ApplicationFOR OFFICE USE

ONLY

Payment Received Date

YEAR MONTH DAY

Contact InformationREFERENCE CODE (IF APPLICABLE)

ORGANIZATION NAME

JOB TITLE WEBSITE

LAST NAME MOBILE PHONE (WITH COUNTRY CODE) PREFERRED CONTACT NUMBER

FIRST NAME OFFICE PHONE (WITH COUNTRY CODE) PREFERRED CONTACT NUMBER

EMAIL FAX NUMBER (WITH COUNTRY CODE)

ORGANIZATION ADDRESS

CITY STATE/ PROVINCE

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

Sponsor (check the one box that applies; all amounts in US dollars)

IRF MEMBERS

Diamond: US $160,000

Platinum: US $80,000

Gold: US $60,000

Silver: US $40,000

Bronze: US $20,000

Patron: US $8,000

NON MEMBERS

Diamond: US $200,000

Platinum: US $100,000

Gold: US $75,000

Silver: US $50,000

Bronze: US $25,000

Patron: US $10,000

Exhibit (check the one box that applies; all amounts in US dollars)

IRF MEMBERS

Raw Space Only: US $200/m2

Raw Space + Shell Scheme: US $300/m2

NON MEMBERS

Raw Space Only: US $250/m2

Raw Space + Shell Scheme: US $400/m2

SQUARE METERS REQUESTED BOOTH NUMBER (FIRST CHOICE)

BOOTH NUMBER (SECOND CHOICE)

BOOTH NUMBER (THIRD CHOICE)

PaymentPAYMENT TYPE

Invoice Check Credit CardCARD TYPE

Visa MasterCard AMEXCARD NUMBER

CARD EXPIRATION DATE (MM/YY) CARD SECURITY CODE NAME ON CARD

AMOUNT TO BE CHARGED (IN US DOLLARS)

TODAY’S DATE (YYYY/MM/DD)

SIGNATURE

By signing this document, I agree to comply with the Terms and Conditions applicable to IRF Events and provide full release of my likeness and voice to be used for promotional purpose by the IRF. This release covers photos and videos taken during the event.

PRINTED NAME SIGNATURE DATE OF APPLICATION (YYYY/MM/DD)

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE IRF:Magid Elabyad: melabyad@IRF.global or fax +1 703 535 1007

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